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Join Our Team as a Personal Care Assistant – Full-Time Opportunities | Merbein, VIC

Are you a compassionate and experienced Personal Care Assistant looking to make a real difference? Chaffey House in Merbein is seeking motivated individuals to join our dedicated care team on a Full-Time basis, with a variety of shifts available.

If you're passionate about delivering quality aged care and are ready to be part of a supportive and purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Respect Aged Care

Since 1922, Respect Aged Care has proudly supported older Australians through high-quality care and a strong sense of community. We are a not-for-profit organisation that believes everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect.

Headquartered in Tasmania, our organisation is growing rapidly, with aged care homes, retirement villages, home care services, and thousands of residents and staff across most states in Australia.

The Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll work under the guidance of our clinical team to provide compassionate, person-centred care. You’ll support residents with daily living activities, ensuring they maintain independence and dignity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personal care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Assist with meals and refreshments.
• Accurately document care activities and report exceptions to the care plan.
• Support meal planning by checking daily menu requirements.
• Carry out tasks delegated by Registered or Enrolled Nurses.
• Contribute to a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.

What We’re Looking For:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent.
• Current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A genuine passion for aged care and improving the lives of older people.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive pay with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• A positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Job stability in a growing and essential sector.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to join a team that values respect, compassion, and excellence in care, apply now and become part of the Respect Aged Care family.

*The successful applicant will receive a salary between the range of $65,000-$80,000*